News from March 2025
Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrest Lafayette man for Sexual Abuse of an Animal and Pornography Involving Juveniles
Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Lafayette man on March 19, 2025.
LSU Law Library Legal Research Academy: Research for Summer Success on March 25, 2025
LSU Law Librarians will teach you the skills you need to succeed in your summer work - whether you are working for a firm, a government agency, or a non-profit.
Plaintiff alleges seafood companies fostered hostile work environment due to sexual harassment
The U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against two seafood companies in Louisiana over allegations of sexual harassment leading to a hostile work environment for an employee named Tiffany Frankel.
Plaintiff Alleges Major Auto Manufacturer Breached Warranty Over Defective Vehicle
A Louisiana resident has sued General Motors over alleged defects in his new GMC Sierra truck that have rendered it unreliable despite repeated repair attempts under warranty.
Plaintiff Alleges Defective Power Bank Endangered Family; Sues Amazon and Shenzhen Baseus
In a gripping legal battle initiated by Tori Davis against Amazon.com Inc. and Shenzhen Baseus Technology Co., Ltd., allegations surface regarding a defective power bank that ignited within her vehicle with her children inside.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against healthcare provider after unsupervised resident attack
Laurie Allen has filed a lawsuit against Brightspring Health Services following an alleged attack by an unsupervised resident at one of their group homes.
Plaintiff Alleges Manufacturer Negligence in Defective Hip Implant Case
A recent court filing reveals a dramatic case involving an allegedly defective hip implant device manufactured by Wright Medical Technology Inc., leading to severe injuries for plaintiff Christopher Clanton.
Plaintiff Photographer Alleges Eminent Oilfield Services Used His Work Without Permission
A German photographer has taken legal action against Eminent Oilfield Services for allegedly using his copyrighted photograph without authorization on their website and social media platforms.
Plaintiff Alleges Automotive Giant Breached Warranty Obligations Over Defective Vehicle
Michael Malek has filed a lawsuit against General Motors alleging breach of warranty after purchasing a defective GMC Sierra truck in Baton Rouge.
General Motors accused of breaching warranty obligations over defective Chevrolet Silverado
Tommy Hoke has taken legal action against General Motors in response to ongoing issues with his recently purchased Chevrolet Silverado truck which allegedly suffers from persistent defects like water leaks and power loss despite repeated repair...
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Specialty Industrial Failed to Pay Overtime Wages
Manuel Fernandez Vargas has filed a collective action lawsuit against his former employer Specialty Industrial in Louisiana's federal court.
Amazon, Baseus face lawsuit over exploding power bank that injured children
NEW ORLEANS — A woman has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com and Shenzhen Baseus Technology Co. Ltd., alleging that a defective Baseus Magnetic Power Bank Battery Pack caused a vehicle fire that injured her children.
State Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit challenging ballot measure on tax, fiscal reforms
The Louisiana Supreme Court this week dismissed a lawsuit that challenged Amendment 2 on the March 29 ballot, concluding that it neither contained misleading language nor strayed from the requirement that such measures cover a single policy change.
Game on: New Opportunities Unlocked at the 2025 Esports Summit
Aimed to bring together educators and business executives within the esports industry, Southern University Law Center’s Mixed Reality Virtual Innovation Gaming and Esports Institute will host its fourth annual Esport Summit on April 24- 25, 2025 at the Smith Brown-Memorial Union located at 500 Jesse Stone Ave, Baton Rouge. LA 70813.
Regulatory Changes and Policy Updates Shaping Value-Based Behavioral Healthcare on March 21, 2025
Healthcare attorney Daniel Patten will be speaking on a panel at the VALUE Conference hosted by Behavioral Health Business.
Agents with Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrest Lake Charles man for more than 105 counts of Possession and Distribution of Pornography Involving Juveniles
Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Lake Charles man on multiple charges on March 12, 2025.
TikTok faces class-action lawsuit over alleged violations of children's privacy law
NEW ORLEANS — Two plaintiffs have filed a class-action lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, alleging that the social media platform illegally collects and sells the personal information of minor children without parental consent.
LSU Law Professor Keith Hall selected to deliver the Deans of Oil and Gas Practice Lecture at nation’s leading energy law conference
In recognition of his distinguished career teaching and practicing in energy law, LSU Law Professor Keith Hall was selected by the Institute for Energy Law to present the Deans of Oil and Gas Practice Lecture at the 76th Annual Energy Law Conference.
Plaintiff Alleges Public Transportation Provider Violated Disability Laws
Jason Porter has filed a lawsuit against Shreveport Transit Management Inc., alleging violations of disability rights laws after experiencing repeated discrimination while using their bus services in Louisiana.
Plaintiff Alleges Oil Giants' Negligence Led to Health Issues Post-Deepwater Horizon Spill
A Gulfport resident has filed a lawsuit against major oil corporations including BP and Halliburton over health issues allegedly caused by exposure to toxic substances following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010.